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Animal warning device

Active Publication Date: 2012-01-10
MCGAUGHY WILLIAM STEPHEN
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The device emits a consistent and loud sound that can be heard by animals up to 150 yards away, effectively deterring them from oncoming vehicles without the need for external power, and remains functional in adverse conditions such as rain, snow, and mud.

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As such, it is unnecessary to connect the animal warning device to an external power source, such as the vehicle's alternator or battery.

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[0016]The present invention, animal warning device 10, is illustrated in FIG. 1. In the present illustration, the housing 28 is sectioned to show the internal components of the invention. Generator 12 is mounted with conventional mounting hardware (not shown) to housing 28. Impeller 16 is operatively attached to generator 12 by shaft 14. Generator 12 is electrically connected to speaker 24 via leads 30 and electronics 26. Speaker 24 is mounted to the front of housing 28. Electronics 26 contains electronic circuitry to perform the various functions of the present invention as will be described in greater detail subsequently.

[0017]Protective screen 18 is attached to the front of housing 28 to protect generator 12 and speaker 24 from rain, mud, and flying debris. Protective screen 18 is preferably “acoustically clear” so as not to block the sound emitted by speaker 24. Protective screen 18 must also be breathable enough to allow oncoming air currents pass through it. Protective screen ...

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Abstract

An animal warning device for emitting a sound that is loud and consistent enough to cause animals to avoid oncoming vehicles. The present invention accomplishes this objective by electrically connecting a speaker to a wind-powered generator. The wind-powered generator is driven by air current striking an impeller. The device is mounted onto a vehicle such that oncoming air current strikes the impeller causing the impeller to rotate. Rotation of the impeller causes the generator to produce a current which powers the speaker. As such, it is unnecessary to connect the animal warning device to an external power source, such as the vehicle's alternator or battery.

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CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Not ApplicableSTATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableMICROFICHE APPENDIX[0003]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]1. Field of the Invention[0005]This invention relates to the field of animal warning devices. More specifically, the invention relates to a device that attaches to a moving vehicle in order to create a sound that would keep animals away from that vehicle.[0006]2. Description of the Related Art[0007]Animals are currently the cause of a large number of vehicular accidents in the United States. As more roads and highways are built animals become more accustomed to the sound of passing vehicles. Constant exposure to normal highway sounds such as tire noise, wind noise and engine noise cause animals to consider the sounds non-threatening background noise. Although most animals see and hear the vehicles approaching, they often fail to take evasive action in time to avoid causin...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G08B23/00G08B3/10
CPCA01M29/16B60Q5/00
Inventor MCGAUGHY, WILLIAMLEWIS, WILLIAM CRAIG
Owner MCGAUGHY WILLIAM STEPHEN